I was using 60 gr (vol) of by209 and a 240 xtp for my nephew. Unfortunately had a hang fire when it counted (at a deer) and we didn’t connect. Too light a load for bh209? I think I would use 777 or pyrodex if shooting that light a load in the future. Someone used to post about shooting light charges (~50gr 777) with the all lead tc cheap shots with acceptable results on deer.
My old Rossi .45 youth muzzleloader manual suggested one pellet under a 195 gr Barnes, iirc.
I use 50 gr of pyro P in my white whitetail with a 460 gr NE all lead bullet. Subsonic with enough punch out to 100 yards for deer.
Yep. I really doesnt take much to get that big lead moving. I like 460's in my White. No excuses, but my favorite are Ed Mehligs. I lost touch with him, but that dude has a mould and can make some fiiiine boooolets. I have about 70 left... Really need to find him.
edit- not a fan of pyrodex though. For me, it's like a sponge absorbing water and if not unloaded will get hangfires if left for the next hunt. Ymmv. I moved away from pyrodex.
